Bawumia Receives Dagbon Chiefs Following Ya-Na’s Passing

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Published: July 22, 2026

Published at : 12: 50PM

By Saibu Terry

Former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has received a delegation of chiefs from the Dagbon Kingdom who officially informed him of the passing of Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II and the scheduled installation of the Regent.

In a statement shared on Thursday, Dr. Bawumia said the chiefs paid him a courtesy call to formally communicate the demise of the revered Dagbon overlord and the arrangements for the installation of the Regent in accordance with Dagbon tradition.

Reflecting on the late King’s legacy, Dr. Bawumia described Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II as a leader who served both Dagbon and Ghana with dignity, wisdom, and dedication.

He extended his heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, the chiefs, and the people of Dagbon, praying for Allah’s mercy upon the late Ya-Na.

“Ndan Ya-Na served Dagbon and Ghana with dignity and wisdom. May Allah grant him Jannah and comfort the Royal Family, Chiefs and people of Dagbon,” Dr. Bawumia stated.

The passing of Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II has drawn tributes from across Ghana, with traditional authorities, political leaders, and the general public remembering his contributions to peace, unity, and the preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the Dagbon Kingdom.